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Bows and arrows in the Roman imperial period - Holger Riesch
Reflex bows, longbows, arrows, quivers and accessories were all part of archery in Roman times. Archaeological finds and ancient pictorial and textual sources give us a picture of the equipment and its practical use in sport, combat and hunting.
Romans, Orientals, Greeks, Celts, Germanic tribes, Sarmatians and Huns - how these different elements of the bow weapon complemented each other in a unique way in the Roman Empire is presented comprehensively in book form for the first time.
There are considerable gaps in the documentation and information on archery in Roman times. This volume is the first to present a work that not only brings together the relevant finds and evidence and presents the current state of research. It also brings together the various pieces of the mosaic to form an overall picture and offers further suggestions for interpretation. This gives new impetus to further research and provides the interested layman with a wealth of illustrative material.
This overview satisfies the scientific demands of historical research as well as the thirst for knowledge of archers, bow makers and historical actors and provides readers with many new and often surprising insights. Anyone interested in bows and arrows in the Roman imperial period now has the comprehensive standard work on the subject that they have been wanting for so long.
The cover illustration was created by the illustrator Roland Warzecha.
The standard work for all those interested in the Roman period!
300 pages, 200 illustrations, 21 x 27 cm, softcover
